What if you could walk into any room and instantly command respect without saying a word? Today I’m revealing three simple tips to charm effortlessly and leave a lasting impression.

If you're a high-performing introvert trying to make a lasting impression in leadership meetings, chances are you’ve been told to "speak up more" or "sell yourself." But what if the real power lies in doing the opposite—projecting ease, calm, and quiet authority? 

By the end of today’s episode you’ll know:

✅ How to apply Robert Greene’s Power Law 30 to project confidence and charm without effort

🔥Subtle body language shifts that signal competence and credibility instantly

🧲Discover a simple voice exercise to lower your tone and increase your executive presence

To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here.

Listen now to learn how to appear magnetic and confident without saying a single extra word—and finally get the recognition you've earned.

This Executive Presence scorecard is based on the 4 pillars in my Executive Presence Mastery System, designed to help you pinpoint what’s holding you back and what to focus on next to communicate with calm authority and charm everyone in the room.

Here’s the link to the Executive Presence scorecard — NOT widely available yet.

In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high performing leaders and executives learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style to increase visibility and effectiveness in promotion opportunities. 

By honing communication skills and fostering a trusted advisor mindset, aspiring executives cultivate mastery in public speaking and beat imposter syndrome. Your leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.

Think you're a good listener because you're an introvert? Think again. What if your well-meaning habits are actually blocking your ability to lead?

In this transformative episode, executive presence coach Laura Camacho speaks with renowned listening expert Oscar Trimboli to uncover the truth about deep, impactful listening. You’ll learn why most professionals are stuck in shallow, transactional conversations—and how to become the leader everyone wants to follow just by listening differently.

To chat with Laura to see if her Executive Presence Mastery System is right for you click here.

By the end of today’s conversation with Oscar Trimboli you’ll know:

🏋️A powerful question that can change the entire tone and productivity of your meetings

🚀 The secret to dealing with over-talkers without interrupting them or being rude

🛠️The real reason most people feel misunderstood—and how you can build instant trust by doing this one thing before speaking.

Tune in now to learn the listening techniques that build trust, shorten meetings, and instantly elevate your executive presence.

For more information visit www.speakupwithlaura.com. Our Speak Up podcast episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday early in the morning

About our guest:

Oscar Trimboli, host of the Apple award-winning podcast Deep Listening, is a sought-after keynote speaker, and author of how to listen: discover the hidden key to better communication.

Along with the Deep Listening Ambassador Community, he is on a quest to create 100 million deep listeners in the workplace.

Through his work with chairs, boards of directors, and executive teams, Oscar has experienced first-hand the transformational impact leaders can have when they listen beyond words.

Oscar is a marketing and technology industry veteran working for Microsoft, PeopleSoft, Polycom, and Vodafone. He consults with organizations, including American Express, AstraZeneca, Cisco, Google, HSBC, IAG, Montblanc, PwC, Salesforce, Sanofi, SAP, and Siemens.

His book how to listen – discover the hidden key to better communication – is the most comprehensive book about listening in the workplace, Deep Listening – Impact beyond words and Breakthroughs: How to Confront Assumptions



Oscar loves his afternoon walks with his wife, Jennie, and their dog Kilimanjaro. On the weekends, you will find him playing Lego with his grandchildren.

In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high performing leaders and executives learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style to increase visibility and effectiveness in promotion opportunities. 

By honing communication skills and fostering a trusted advisor mindset, aspiring executives cultivate mastery in public speaking and beat imposter syndrome. Your leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.

Are you still trying to earn your seat at the executive leadership table by knowing everything—only to feel like you’re left out of the critical executive conversations? 

This episode is for high-performing introverts and technical experts who’ve mastered their craft but feel shaky when stepping into strategic conversations.

If you’re stuck thinking leadership equals deep expertise in every area, you’re probably holding yourself back from the influence, recognition, and senior-level opportunities you deserve.  

By the end of today’s episode you’ll know:

😭Why clinging to your identity as the expert might be sabotaging your executive leadership potential.

🎯A simple mindset shift that allows you to speak up with authority—even when you don’t have all the answers

🚀How top performers are transforming their careers by shifting from knowledge holders to strategic influencers

To chat with Laura to see if her Executive Presence Mastery System is right for you click here.

Listen now to learn how to lead confidently, communicate like an executive, and step into the strategic roles your career is ready for.

I created the Executive Presence Mastery System. It’s designed specifically for technical experts like you, making the leap to strategic leadership. We’ll show you how to leverage your expertise without letting it hold you back.

Want to learn more? Head to the show notes and click the first link, or visit speakupwithlaura.com. Book a strategy call with me, and let’s map out how you can step into your full leadership potential.

Our Speak Up podcast episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday early in the morning.

In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high performing leaders and executives learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style to increase visibility and effectiveness in promotion opportunities. 

By honing communication skills and fostering a trusted advisor mindset, aspiring executives cultivate mastery in public speaking and beat imposter syndrome. Your leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.

Ever hold back your brilliant idea because you’re terrified of criticism? Learn how to take criticism to make your voice stronger, not silent.

If you're an introvert who dreads meetings because you’re afraid your ideas might get shot down, this episode is your roadmap to confidence. Discover how to reframe criticism, own your voice, and speak up without compromising your calm presence—all while learning from the real-life leadership playbook of Google’s leader, Ruth Porat.

To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here.

By the end of this short episode, you’ll know:

🔑5 introvert-friendly techniques to handle criticism without shutting down

🪝Examples from President and Chief Investment Officer of Alphabet and Google,  Ruth Porat using transparency and calm authority

💰A secret skill you as an introvert can easily master that will stomp out your fear of criticism and catapult your career

Hit play now to learn how to transform fear of criticism into your greatest communication strength

So look—if you’ve ever found yourself biting your tongue in a board meeting or with a senior leadership audience, afraid your idea will be torn apart and it's left you feeling frustrated and invisible despite all the work you put in... but what you really want is to speak up with confidence and be seen as the strategic thinker you are—that’s exactly why we created the Executive Presence Online Scorecard. 

This scorecard is based on the 4 pillars in my Executive Presence Mastery System, designed to help you pinpoint what’s holding you back and what to focus on next to communicate with calm authority like Ruth Porat. Here’s the link to the Executive Presence scorecard — NOT widely available.

In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high performing leaders and executives learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style to increase visibility and effectiveness in promotion opportunities. 

By honing communication skills and fostering a trusted advisor mindset, aspiring executives cultivate mastery in public speaking and beat imposter syndrome. Your leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.

When you explain what’s going on, are people blinking at you with blank stares — even though you're right and the situation is extremely complex?

If you're a technical expert who's ever been frustrated that people “just don’t get it,” this episode is for you. Messaging coach and former cybersecurity leader Joel Benge reveals why being brilliant isn’t enough — and why even the smartest people struggle to connect when it counts most.

To chat with Laura to see if her Executive Presence Mastery System is right for you click here.                                                                                                        

By the end of today’s conversation with Joel Benge you’ll know:

🛠️3 core human drivers of communication that even data nerds must master

💃🏼How to translate complex ideas into language that builds trust (without “dumbing it down”)

🎯A key “message therapy” method to prep your pitch, presentation, or white paper for real-world impact

Hit play to learn how to earn attention, trust, and buy-in — even if your message is packed with facts and your audience is packed with PhDs.

FREE GIFT!! Download my The Practical Guide to Effective Communication here (it retails for $9.99 on Amazon!) and read chapter 4 all about choosing your mindset!! Everything else follows from mindset leading to your voice being heard and respected in meetings, gaining more influence, and understanding better how to reach key stakeholders.

For more information visit www.speakupwithlaura.com. Our Speak Up podcast episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday early in the morning

About our guest:

Joel Benge, is author of Be a Nerd That Talks Good and founder of MessageSpecs Consulting.

Joel helps technical professionals and speakers bring clarity and connection to high-stakes communication. With 20 years of experience translating cybersecurity, compliance, and emerging tech for audiences ranging from NASA engineers to C-suite execs, Joel knows how to turn dense material into messages that move people.

In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high performing leaders and executives learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style to increase visibility and effectiveness in promotion opportunities. 

By honing communication skills and fostering a trusted advisor mindset, aspiring executives cultivate mastery in public speaking and beat imposter syndrome. Your leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.

To chat with Laura to see if her Executive Presence Mastery System is right for you click here.

What if you could unlock the secret to getting a "yes" from anyone—without being pushy, annoying, or loud?

In this episode of Speak Up, Laura Camacho breaks down exactly why high-performing introverts often get overlooked—and how you can flip the script using 9 proven persuasion tactics drawn from leading psychology research.

If you're tired of being the best-kept secret in your organization, this is your roadmap to visibility and leadership without changing who you are.

By the end of today’s episode you’ll know:

🧲10 science-based persuasion tactics, inspired by research from psychologists like Robert Cialdini

💰Proven tactics that help you influence stakeholders, inspire teams, and avoid being overlooked—without needing to be loud or aggressive

🧩5 ways your having influence HELPS your company get better results

Press play now to learn the exact influence techniques introverts can use to get buy-in, respect, and promotions—without ever needing to be the loudest in the room.

Pick one tactic to start with—I recommend reciprocity or empathy, as they’re low-effort and high-impact. Practice it this week and track the results. If you want to take your influence to the next level, check out my Executive Presence Mastery System, by setting up a chat for us above in the show notes. It’s designed to help senior leaders and aspiring executives master persuasion, uncover blind spots, and communicate with confidence. 

Influence isn’t about being the loudest in the room—it’s about being the most strategic. Start with one tactic, and you’ll be amazed at how quickly doors open. 

If you're interested, look above in the show notes, click the first link you find or visit speakupwithlaura.com... book a strategy call where we'll decode your specific executive presence gaps and show you exactly how to close them.

Our Speak Up podcast episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday early in the morning.

In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high performing leaders and executives learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style to increase visibility and effectiveness in promotion opportunities. 

By honing communication skills and fostering a trusted advisor mindset, aspiring executives cultivate mastery in public speaking and beat imposter syndrome. Your leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.

To chat with Laura to see if her Executive Presence Mastery System is right for you click here.

Let’s be real: you’re solving problems, crunching numbers, and quietly saving the day—while others argue over who gets the good conference room.

This episode speaks directly to high-performing introverts who feel stuck in their careers despite being the smartest person in the room. If you've ever felt like your quiet competence is invisible in noisy corporate spaces, this episode will hit home.

By the end of this short episode, you’ll know:

 🔑 How to Turn Your Overthinking Into a Superpower

🪝 A trick from a Southern Netflix-famous comedian

🚀 3 powerful actions to shine in boardrooms or scrappy startups

Hit play now to learn how to turn quiet brilliance into undeniable presence and claim the leadership recognition you’ve earned.

Want more skills and strategy and support like this? Get on my  newsletter! It’s free. Simply visit speakupwithlaura.com. Our Speak Up podcast episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday early in the morning.

In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high performing leaders and executives learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style to increase visibility and effectiveness in promotion opportunities. 

By honing communication skills and fostering a trusted advisor mindset, aspiring executives cultivate mastery in public speaking and beat imposter syndrome. Your leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.

To chat with Laura to see if her Executive Presence Mastery System is right for you click here.

Do you freeze up when it’s time to pitch your ideas, speak to senior execs, or simply advocate for yourself—despite knowing your stuff inside out?

In today’s high-pressure workplaces, visibility and persuasion matter just as much as competence—especially for introverts who often feel overlooked. This episode breaks down real-world strategies to help you communicate with confidence, pitch with clarity, and build influence without changing who you are.

By the end of today’s conversation with Nicole Spiegel-Gotz you’ll know:

😎How to project confidence—even when your voice is shaking

🎯How to pitch your ideas in alignment with your audience

🔥Actionable advice to build executive trust, handle sensitive conversations, and recover from imperfect presentations

Press play to learn practical, introvert-friendly ways to speak up, pitch smart, and step into leadership with calm confidence.

FREE GIFT!! Download my The Practical Guide to Effective Communication here (it retails for $9.99 on Amazon!) and read chapter 4 all about choosing your mindset!! Everything else follows from mindset leading to your voice being heard and respected in meetings, gaining more influence, and understanding better how to reach key stakeholders.

For more information visit www.speakupwithlaura.com. Our Speak Up podcast episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday early in the morning.

About our guest:

Nicole Spiegel-Gotz, a native New Yorker now living in New Jersey, Nicole Spiegel‒Gotsch is the founder and CEO of HelloMavyn. After starting her career at a new media nonprofit during the tech boom of the 90s, she moved over to advertising and promotion at a major publishing house.

In 2007, she left corporate life to work for herself while getting an M.A. in Graphic Communications Management & Technology at NYU. Her Capstone would be on Barriers to Women’s Entrepreneurship. What followed was an exciting ride working on a range of creative and strategic projects across over a dozen industries. In 2020 she launched HelloMavyn, a marketing consultancy to help women business owners and entrepreneurs navigate their own twisty paths to success.

As a Latina, she is passionate about women’s empowerment and supports diversity and inclusion at every level. Nicole gives back by serving on various leadership committees, nonprofit advisory boards, and mentoring students and alumni. When she’s not working you’ll find her writing, drawing, doing yoga, or spending time with her husband and their dog Bea.

In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high performing leaders and executives learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style to increase visibility and effectiveness in promotion opportunities. 

By honing communication skills and fostering a trusted advisor mindset, aspiring executives cultivate mastery in public speaking and beat imposter syndrome. Your leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.

To chat with Laura to see if her Executive Presence Mastery System is right for you click here.

Have you ever been told you need more executive presence—but no one can explain what that actually means? Are you frustrated by vague feedback that feels impossible to act on? 

You're not alone. Vague feedback like “speak up more” or “be more strategic” can leave you second-guessing your natural communication style—and still getting passed over for promotions.

In this episode, you'll discover:

🚀The three-part formula to build authentic executive presence without changing who you are

🧩Why advice like “be more assertive” might actually be backfiring on you

🏋️What executives really mean when they say they want presence—and how to deliver it confidently as an introvert

If you’re tired of confusing feedback holding you back, hit play and finally decode the mystery of executive presence with clear, actionable strategies that work.

What you really want is to walk into any room and command respect naturally, without pretending to be someone you're not...

That's exactly why I created the Executive Presence Mastery System. It breaks down this mysterious quality into specific, actionable techniques that work especially well for introverts and ambiverts.

If you're interested, look above in the show notes, click the first link you find or visit speakupwithlaura.com... book a strategy call where we'll decode your specific executive presence gaps and show you exactly how to close them.

For more information visit www.speakupwithlaura.com. Our Speak Up podcast episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday early in the morning.

In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high performing leaders and executives learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style to increase visibility and effectiveness in promotion opportunities. 

By honing communication skills and fostering a trusted advisor mindset, aspiring executives cultivate mastery in public speaking and beat imposter syndrome. Your leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.

To chat with Laura to see if her Executive Presence Mastery System is right for you click here.

Imagine as an introvert in a boardroom, you’re feeling like a wallflower at a disco. Then, you drop a comment sharper than a paper airplane in a hurricane, and suddenly, everyone’s listening. 

As a high-performing introvert, you already have the depth—now it’s time to add a spark of humor to amplify your presence, gain trust faster, and influence the room without shouting over it.

In this episode, you'll learn how to use humor as your leadership edge—even if you’re not naturally funny or hate telling jokes.

By the end of this short episode you’ll know:

😂How humor transmits massive confidence and builds trust faster than the speed of light

🎯5 tips you can use to incorporate humor into your presentation or meeting, even if you’re an accountant

🚀How to own any room with your wit even if you’re terrible at telling jokes

Want more skills and strategy and support like this? Get on my  newsletter! It’s free. Simply visit speakupwithlaura.com. Our Speak Up podcast episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday early in the morning.

In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high performing leaders and executives learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style to increase visibility and effectiveness in promotion opportunities. 

By honing communication skills and fostering a trusted advisor mindset, aspiring executives cultivate mastery in public speaking and beat imposter syndrome. Your leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.